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RN, Registered Nurse, Day shift
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,530 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARYOF POSITION
Provides nursing care to clients in crisis in the Walk-In Center and Crisis Stabilization Unit. Provides medication monitoring, adjusts medications within limits prescribed by authorized prescriber. Provides information, education, and support to individuals in crisis that promote wellness and recovery. Dayshift 7a-7pESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs nursing assessments on individuals being admitted to the WIC/CSU. Monitors vitals, performs lab testing, and evaluates medical appropriateness for admission and continued stay. Obtain and enters orders into EMR from authorized prescriber. Administers and gives medications to patients, monitors the dosage, side effects, use and documents patients' reactions. Provides medication training to the guest or guest's family/guardian to administer the guest's medication, to monitor proper levels of dosage and watch for side effects. Develops and maintains the Treatment Plan of Care for guests. Oversees the administering of nursing needs of guests. Performs as a liaison role between guest and the authorized prescriber, pharmacist, family, and/or collateral support systems. Coordinates guest- staff assignment of care and provides shift change report.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods. Performs basic electronic medical record computer skills. Detail oriented with effective problem solving skills Possesses leadership skills Knowledge base in psychotropic medications. Skill in crisis intervention. Ability to de-escalate patient/clients using evidence based de-escalation training (e.g. Theapeutic Options) to include safety holds as necessary.QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level Minimum of Associates Nursing Degree from an accredited school or a Waiver approved LPN by State of TN. RN Preferred. Years of Experience One year of behavioral health nursing experience preferred Certification/Licensure Licensure required. Valid driver's license required.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Standing- 20% Sitting
- 80% Squatting
- Occasional Kneeling
- Occasional Bending
- Occasional Driving
- Occasional Lifting
- Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.Time Type:
Full timePay Range:
$29.63- $41.